Community Minded Enterprises

El Negocio del Cuidado Infantil/Business of Child Care (en persona, Walla Walla)
2025-02-22 09:00 - 2025-04-19 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Mountain Action Council, 8 E Cherry St, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Description:
This is a comprehensive business curriculum uniquely designed for child care owners and administrators from both centers and family child care. This curriculum covers business plans, business leadership, marketing, and finance. It delivers hands-on learning activities and tools to strengthen child care businesses, prepare for lending opportunities, and improve facilities, program marketing, and overall program effectiveness.
This class will be held fully in person. It will be trained in English with the opportunity for Spanish interpretation. Please plan to attend all 5 dates listed below.

February 22 – Introduction
March 8 – Marketing Strategies
March 22 – Leadership and Management
April 5 – Smart Finance
April 19 – Putting it all Together

Descripción:
Este es un plan de estudios de negocios integral diseñado exclusivamente para dueños y administradores de cuidado infantil familiar. Este plan de estudios cubre planes de negocios, mercadotecnia, liderazgo, y finanzas. Ofrece herramientas y actividades de aprendizaje prácticas para fortalecer las empresas de cuidado infantil familiar, prepararse para las oportunidades de préstamos y mejorar las instalaciones, el mercadotecia del programa y la eficacia general del programa.
Esta clase es totalmente en persona. Por favor planee asistir a las cinco fechas enumeradas a continuación.

el 22 de febrero- Introducción a un negocio sólido
el 8 de marzo- Estrategias de mercadotecnia
el 22 de marzo- Liderazgo
el 5 de abril- Finanzas con técnica
19 de abril Día de proyecto

TRI-CITIES Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for ECE providers
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Calming Connections: De-escalating Challenging Behaviors in Child Care
Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed to empower child care providers with practical strategies for handling challenging behaviors and fostering positive connections with young children.
Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Pasco Community-Minded Enterprises Training Room
1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
Instructor: Andrea Garcia
What You’ll Learn:

Understand the root causes of frustration and distress in children.
Discover techniques for preventing conflicts before they arise.
Master de-escalation strategies to safely and effectively manage challenging situations.
Learn the power of emotional regulation, active listening, and non-verbal communication.
Build stronger, trusting relationships with children in your care.

This workshop is ideal for child care professionals working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. You’ll leave feeling more confident in handling tough situations with empathy and composure while helping children develop essential emotional regulation skills.
Cost: $30.00
Credits: 3 hours STARS
Level: 1-2 (Core Competency: 3 hours Interactions)
Language: English (with Spanish interpretation available upon request)
Format: In-Person
Important Notes:

Please register individually. Only one ticket per email address is allowed.
If others from your organization wish to attend, they must register separately.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Advanced Trauma Informed Care
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
Trauma-Informed Care: A Comprehensive Learning Series
Are you ready to take a deep dive into the principles and practices of trauma-informed care? Join us for this immersive and reflective learning experience to explore the profound impact of trauma and relationships on neurobiology. Enhance your understanding of trauma prevalence, improve your ability to integrate trauma-informed practices with children, families, and staff, and reflect on how your own thoughts and behaviors can foster regulation and resilience.
This course provides a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful learning, self-reflection, and growth, preparing you to offer individualized, responsive care for the children and families you serve
Class Details:
Dates:
3/4/2025, 3/18/2025, 3/25/2025, 4/8/2025, 4/15/2025, 4/29/2025, 5/6/2025, 5/20/2025
Time: 6 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Instructor: Erika Larson
Cost: Free
Credits: 27 hours STARS
What You’ll Gain:

12 hours in Child Growth and Development (Level 4-5)
5 hours in Family and Community Partnerships (Level 4-5)
10 hours in Professional Development and Leadership (Level 4-5)

Additional Requirements:

Approximately 15 hours of homework.
Full attendance at all live classes is required to receive credit (no partial credit available).

What You’ll Learn:

The impact of relationships on neurobiology and trauma.
Trauma prevalence and its implications for care.
Practical trauma-informed practices for children, families, and staff.
Strategies for self-care and building resilience.
How to provide responsive, individualized care in a trauma-informed framework.

This course is designed to provide a respectful, supportive space for learning, growth, and personal reflection.
Important Notes:

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory to complete the class. Please ensure all dates work for you before registering.
Participation includes engaging with Canvas materials and completing assignments.
A waitlist will be created as this course is offered statewide, and space is limited.

Registration Information:

Indicate the county you are from when registering.
Confirm that you agree to attend all class dates.

Once registered, you will receive an email with the Zoom link, instructions, and course materials.
Important Notes:

Please register individually. Only one ticket per email address is allowed.
If others from your organization wish to attend, they must register separately.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

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Exploring Toddler Curriculum
2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Exploring Toddler Curriculum
This interactive workshop is for teachers working with children ages 1 to 2 ½. Is your toddler curriculum based on what parents ask for, what you think they need for kindergarten, or what the previous teacher planned? When the curriculum is based on research, development, and culture, toddlers thrive, and teachers feel more satisfied. Join this session to see if your curriculum is on the right track or if it could use some improvement! @public
Cost: $20.00
This is a Level 3 training and 2 STARS hours will be provided (Curriculum & Learning Environment)
March 11, 2025, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Trainer: Leah Zickler
This is an online virtual training hosted over zoom. Instructions, materials, and a link to join will be sent after registration is completed.

Please only register for yourself. If others from your organization wish to attend this training, please have them register for their own ticket. Only 1 ticket per email address will be issued.
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Take a Bite of Challenging Behaviors
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N Park Way, Uniontown, WA, 99179, United States
Positive Behavior Strategies: Supporting Social Development in Children
Join us for an informative and practical workshop designed to help childcare providers foster positive social behaviors in children while understanding the root causes of challenging behaviors.
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 419 N Park Way, Uniontown, WA 99179 (In-Person)
Instructor: Tiffany Pederson
What You’ll Learn:

Recognize and implement positive behavior strategies to support children’s social development.
Set realistic expectations and understand what behaviors are appropriate for different ages and stages.
Learn to determine the meaning behind children’s behaviors and how to respond effectively.
Explore ways to create an effective and supportive classroom environment.
Reflect on how personal attitudes and beliefs about children’s behavior influence outcomes and interactions.

This workshop is ideal for childcare providers seeking to enhance their skills in guiding children’s behavior in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner.
Cost: $30.00
Credits: 3 hours STARS
Level: 3 (Core Competencies: 1 hour Curriculum & Learning Environment, 2 hours Interactions)
Language: English
Format: In-Person
Important Notes:

Please register individually. Only one ticket per email address is allowed.
If others from your organization wish to attend, they must register separately.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Universal Development Screening- ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2
2025-03-29 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Universal Developmental Screening: ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 Training The Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) provides reliable and accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children from birth to age 6. By drawing on parents’ expert knowledge, the ASQ is specifically designed to identify developmental progress and detect delays in young children, paving the way for meaningful next steps in learning, intervention, or monitoring. Class Details: Date: March 29, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM ( 30-minute lunch break) Location: Pasco Community-Minded Enterprises Training Room 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 Instructor: Julissa Pruneda Cost: Free Credits: 4 STARS hours What You’ll Learn:

How to complete and score ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 screenings.
Techniques for sharing screening results with parents.
Strategies for following up on children’s referrals to local agencies.

Who Should Attend:

Program staff with infants and toddlers enrolled in their programs.
Staff working in the following counties: Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, or Asotin.

Important Notes:

Priority will be given to those who have not attended this training before. However, those seeking a refresher are welcome to register.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today! Keep in mind: If your site does not already have an ASQ kit, we will supply one ASQ kit per site upon completion of training. Registration priority will be given to those who have not yet participated in an ASQ training, but all are encouraged to sign up as a refresher!

An Introduction to Conscious Discipline
2025-04-11 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Introduction to Conscious Discipline: This interactive two-day in-person training, led by a certified Conscious Discipline Instructor, introduces participants to the foundational principles and practices of Conscious Discipline, a research-based approach to social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and classroom management. Participants will explore how Conscious Discipline integrates the Seven Powers for Conscious Adults and the Seven Skills of Discipline to create safe, connected, and cooperative environments for children and adults.
Class Details:

Date: Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (1 hr. lunch break each day)
Location: Trinity Catholic School & Educare Gymnasium: 2315 N Cedar St, Spokane, WA 99205
Instructor: Certified Instructor Conscious Discipline – Kay Zastrow

Sponsored by A Bright Beginning Learning Center & STARS supported by by Community-Minded Enterprises

Cost: $125.00 per person
Credits: 12 STARS Hours

We want everyone who attends our training to have the opportunity to benefit from their learning. If you require accommodations to participate fully, please contact professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org at least one week before the training.
Please click here to view training policies, including the late arrival and cancellation policies.

Detección universal del desarrollo - ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2 (en-persona)
2025-04-12 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Detección universal del desarrollo – ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2

Esta capacitación está diseñada para enseñar a los maestros cómo completar y calificar las evaluaciones de los niños de manera efectiva. Los participantes también aprenderán técnicas para compartir los resultados con los padres y dar seguimiento a las referencias de los niños con las agencias locales.
Detalles de la Clase:
Fecha: 4/12/2025
Hora: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (30-minute lunch break)
Lugar: Sala de Capacitación de Community-Minded Enterprises en Pasco
1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
Instructora: Ana Mendoza
Costo: ¡GRATIS!
Créditos: 4 horas STARS
Lo Que Aprenderás:

Cómo completar y calificar las evaluaciones de ASQ con precisión.
Mejores prácticas para comunicar los resultados a los padres.
Estrategias para dar seguimiento a las referencias de los niños con las agencias locales.

Quién Debe Asistir:

Maestros que trabajen con niños en edad preescolar en los siguientes condados: Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield o Asotin.
Se dará prioridad a aquellos que no hayan asistido a una capacitación de ASQ previamente. Sin embargo, quienes deseen participar como repaso también pueden registrarse.

Aptitudes Principales:

Crecimiento y desarrollo infantil
Medidas continuas de progreso del niño
Nivel: 2

Notas Importantes:

No es necesario haber tomado una clase de ASQ anteriormente.
Esta capacitación es ideal para programas que trabajan con niños en edad preescolar en los condados especificados.

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No Drama Discipline - Book Study
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please note that this series is tailored to meet the needs of family home childcare.
No Drama Discipline—Book Study: This is a six-part virtual series that is interactive, through group discussions and job-embedded workbook activities. Participants will learn strategies for calming and nurturing children’s developing minds, the link between adult reactions to misbehavior, and how a child’s brain develops.
Class Details:

Date: Once a month, every 3rd Wednesday

April 16, 2025
May 21, 2025
June 18, 2025
July 16, 2025
August 20, 2025
September 17, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Tamra Dschaak
Cost: $90.00 per person, 10% discount for more than one person per site ($81.00)
Credits: 12 STARS hours (job-embedded reflections are required to be included in these hours)

Who Should Attend:

Administrators
ECEAP
Family Home Centers
School Age
Trainers

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today! Please note that you must purchase the reading book and workbook before the first class. Both are available on Amazon.
Book: No – Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, PH.D
Workbook: No – Drama Discipline Workbook: Exercises, Activities, and Practical Strategies to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Developing Minds

Supporting Dual Language Learners (Zoom)
2025-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Supporting Dual Language Learners: Learn practices to support children who speak a language other than English. Earn in-service (STARS) hours and receive an educational kit that includes books, educational toys and other learning materials to use in the classroom. This training is designed for childcare providers that speak English but work with children who speak other languages. You will learn about the importance of culture in the acquisition of language, the benefits of learning more than one language, and how to support language development for all children.
Class Details:

Dates: You must attend all four sessions
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Jamie John
Cost: Free
Credits: 12 STARS hours total, all 4 sessions must be attended to get credit, partial credit is not available
Language: English

Core Competencies:

Child Growth and Development
Curriculum and Learning Environments
Family and Community Partnerships
Interactions
Level 1-3

Training
Date
Time
Location

Initial DLL Training
Sat. May 3
9:00am – 4:00pm
Zoom

Communities of Practice
Wed. May 14
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Zoom

Communities of Practice
Wed. May 28
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Zoom

Capstone
Wed. June 18
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Zoom

We would like everyone who attends our trainings to have the opportunity to benefit from their learning. If you require accommodations to fully participate, please contact professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org at least one week in advance of the training.
To view training policies, including the late arrival and cancellation policies, please click here

Washington Pyramid Model- Implementing Inclusive and Equitable Pyramid Model Practices for Preschool *FSKA scholarship eligible
2025-05-17 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Community Minded Enterprises – Division Training, 2001 N Division Ste 130, Spokane, WA, 99207, United States
Washington State Pyramid Model: Come learn about the Pyramid framework, a research-based tool that can guide us as we support social-emotional development in children. This 14-hour class will help you understand and apply strategies for building relationships and collaborating with families; understand and apply social emotional learning practices in your work; and reflect on your own implicit biases while you work to create anti-biased, anti-racist, and trauma-informed programs that meet the needs of all children within a high-quality learning environment.
Class Details:

Dates: Saturday, May 17 and Saturday, May 31
Times: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location: 1831 E Mission Ave Spokane WA 99202
Instructor: Rebekah Klemke
Cost: Free
Credits: 14 STARS after completing all sessions
Language: English

¿Qué hacer con los Terribles Dos?
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
¿Qué hacer con los Terribles Dos?
Los niños pequeños son enérgicos y muy divertidos, pero ¿qué pueden hacer los profesionales de la infancia cuando los comportamientos de los niños pequeños se vuelven desafiantes y posiblemente perjudiciales? Discutamos una variedad de comportamientos desafiantes de los niños pequeños y examinemos sus causas. A través de la perspectiva del desarrollo infantil, podemos encontrar formas adecuadas de abordar situaciones desafiantes para convertir los “terribles dos” en los “maravillosos dos”. ¡Esta clase está dirigida a cuidadores de niños de 18 meses a 3 años!
Class Details:

Date: Wednesday, May 21st
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Pasco – 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco WA 99301
Instructor: Jennifer Macias
Cost: Free
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: Spanish

What to do with Terrible Twos - English
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
What to do with Terrible Twos: Toddlers are energetic and lots of fun, but what can early childhood professionals do when toddler behaviors become challenging and possibly harmful? Let’s discuss a variety of challenging toddler behaviors and examine their causes. Through the lens of toddler development, we can find appropriate ways to address challenging situations to make the “terrible twos” the “terrific twos!” This class is for caregivers of children 18 months through 3 years old.
Class Details:

Date: Wednesday, May 28th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Pasco – 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco WA 99301
Instructor: Julissa Pruneda
Cost: Free
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: English

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Exploring Loose Parts with Toddlers - English
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Exploring Loose Parts with Toddlers: This interactive class is for teachers of children ages 1 to 2-1/2. Open-ended materials capture children’s curiosity and stimulate their imaginations. Also, but when young children explore loose parts, they develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and can practice being “scientists.” Come delve into fresh ideas for inexpensive, safe loose parts and consider how to incorporate them into your curriculum. Leave with ideas you’ll be anxious to try!
Class Details:

Date: Monday, June 16th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: ESD123: Cascade Room – 3924 W Court St, Pasco WA 99301
Instructor: Julissa Pruneda
Cost: Free
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: English

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Exploring Loose Parts with Toddlers - Spanish
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Explorando Materiales Sueltos con Niños Pequeños: Esta clase está dirigida a cuidadores de niños de entre 1 y 2 años y medio. Los materiales abiertos despiertan la curiosidad de los niños y estimulan su imaginación. Además, cuando los niños pequeños exploran materiales sueltos, desarrollan habilidades motoras finas y coordinación ojo-mano, y pueden practicar como si fueran “científicos.” Ven a descubrir nuevas ideas para usar materiales sueltos económicos y seguros, y considera cómo incorporarlos en tu plan de estudios. ¡Saldrás con ideas que querrás probar de inmediato!
Class Details:

Date: Monday, June 16th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: ESD123: Cascade Room – 3924 W Court St, Pasco WA 99301
Instructor: Jennifer Macias
Cost: Free
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: Spanish

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Learning through Play
2025-07-19 08:30 - 12:30 UTC
Learning Through Play
Play is what children want to do and what they choose to do when given the freedom, independence, time and space to determine their own behavior. Play is how children learn about their world. Play is a child’s right and is the essence of childhood. Play is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Learn why play is crucial to a child’s development and ways you can help support their learning.
Class Details:

Date: Saturday, July 19th
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Location: 205 S Washington St. Uniontown WA 99179 – Uniontown Community Center
Instructor: Tiffany Pedersen
Cost: $40.00
Credits: 4 STARS hours
What You’ll Learn:

Child Growth and Development
Curriculum and Learning Environment

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Universal Development Screening- ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2
2025-08-01 08:15 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
Universal Developmental Screening: ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2 Training. The Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) provide reliable and accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children from birth to age 6. By drawing on parents’ expert knowledge, the ASQ is specifically designed to identify developmental progress and detect delays in young children, paving the way for meaningful next steps in learning, intervention, or monitoring.
Class Details:

Date: Friday, August 1st
Time: 8:15am – 11:15am
Location: Small World Learning Center: 1120 N. Rd 40, Pasco, WA 99301
ASQ-trained Instructor: Shawna Glasscock
Cost: $30.00
Credits: 3 STARS hours
Language: English

What You’ll Learn:

How to complete and score ASQ-3 and ASQ: Social Emotional (SE-2) screenings.
Techniques for sharing screening results with parents.
Strategies for following up on children’s referrals to local agencies.

Who Should Attend:

Any program staff, administrators, and teachers working with children aged birth to 5 are enrolled in their programs.

Important Notes:

Priority will be given to those who have not previously attended this training. However, those seeking a refresher are welcome to register.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today by clicking PD Ticket now!

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Implementing Emergent Curriculum
2025-08-05 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-08-12 18:15 - 20:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
Implementing Emergent Curriculum: During this training, directors, teachers, and family childcare will learn the history and basics of the emergent curriculum philosophy and how to implement it in their classroom and across their early learning program. Participants will learn about the history of emergent curriculum, how it supports developmentally appropriate practice, and practical considerations for implementation.
Class Details:

Date: Session 1: Tuesday, August 5

Session 2: Tuesday, August 12

Time: 6:15pm – 8:15pm
Location: Spokane – Location TBD
Instructor: Sandra Gallagher and Katie Salisbury
Cost: $40.00
Credits: 4 STARS hours
What You’ll Learn:

Child Growth and Development
Curriculum and Learning Environment
Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today by clicking PD Ticket now!

Click here to buy your ticket!
We would like everyone who attends our trainings to have the opportunity to benefit from their learning. If you require accommodations to fully participate, please contact professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org at least one week in advance of the training.
To view training policies, including the late arrival and cancellation policies, please click here.

Arte para el Descubrimiento
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Arte para el Descubrimiento:¿Alguna vez sientes que el tiempo de arte no es lo que esperabas? ¿Tú o los niños terminan frustrados con los proyectos? ¿O simplemente te faltan ideas nuevas? Esta capacitación está diseñada para ayudar a los profesionales de la primera infancia a comprender mejor por qué el arte es importante, identificar qué tipo de arte es apropiado para el desarrollo de los niños y analizar excelentes formas de implementar y exhibir el arte infantil en el entorno de cuidado. Los maestros se irán con ideas para proyectos artísticos que brindan a los niños oportunidades divertidas para descubrir y aprender.
Class Details:

Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: 1923 N 20th Ave Pasco WA
Instructor: Ana Mendoza
Cost: $20.00
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: Spanish

Notas importantes: ¡El cupo es limitado! Reserva tu lugar hoy mismo haciendo clic en PD Ticket ahora.
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Autism and Developmental Delays
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Autism and Developmental Delays: Developmental delay occurs when a child fails to reach milestones on time, whereas autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that may cause delays but also affects learning and behavior in distinct ways. Identifying autism solely through missed milestones can be misleading. Early recognition and intervention, including behavioral, educational, and family therapies, are key to helping children with developmental delays and autism spectrum thrive.
Class Details:

Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: VIRTUAL via ZOOM
Instructor: Brandy Greenhalgh
Cost: $20.00
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: English

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!
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Autismo y retraso en el desarrollo
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Autismo y retraso en el desarrollo: El retraso en el desarrollo ocurre cuando un niño no alcanza los hitos esperados a tiempo, mientras que el autismo es un trastorno del neurodesarrollo que puede causar retrasos, pero también afecta el aprendizaje y el comportamiento de manera diferente. Identificar el autismo únicamente por hitos no alcanzados puede ser engañoso. El reconocimiento e intervención tempranos —incluyendo terapias conductuales, educativas y familiares— son fundamentales para ayudar a los niños con retrasos en el desarrollo y autismo a prosperar.
Class Details:

Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco WA
Instructor: Domitila Morales
Cost: $30.00
Credits: 3 STARS hours
Language: Spanish

Notas importantes: ¡El cupo es limitado! Reserva tu lugar hoy mismo haciendo clic en PD Ticket ahora.
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Everyone Leads
2025-08-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Everyone Leads: This training provides participants with the opportunity to explore personality and communication. Participants will review personality types and discuss strategies to improve communication and understanding between differing personality types in the workplace. After working in large and small groups participants will be able to identify communication needs of your early learning team to improve overall environment for children and families. We will also briefly explore components around organizational leadership development as well as the role early childhood professionals play in vision casting for children, families, and classrooms.
Class Details:

Date: Tuesday, August 26th
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: 2001 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99207
Instructor: Harmony O’Dell
Cost: $20.00
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: English

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today by clicking PD Ticket now!
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FLIP-IT: Transforming Challenging Behavior in Young Children/ FLIP -IT Transformar el comportamiento desafiante en niños pequeños (English with Spanish Interpretation)
2025-09-09 18:15 - 20:15, 2025-09-11 18:15 - 20:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
FLIP-IT: by Devereux Center for Resilient Children/FLIP-IT: Centro Devereux para Niños Resilientes ( English with Spanish Interpretation)

As teachers and caregivers, you may be seeking ways to support young children through complex emotions with healthy coping strategies. The FLIP IT strategy offers a simple, strength-based, four-step process for the daily challenges in the environment and those challenging moments with young children. During this training, you will learn the four steps of FLIP IT, which are designed to help children aged 3-8years learn about their feelings, gain self-control, and reduce challenging behaviors. The four steps are embodied in the FLIP mnemonic: F- Feelings, L-Limits, I- Inquiries, P- Prompts. This is not a new concept, but it can support a best practice that’s easy to remember, usable in a variety of settings, and portable, allowing it to accompany you anywhere. The purpose of this training is to build our understanding of the factors that contribute to children’s behaviors that challenge you, review evidence-based strategies for reducing instances of challenging behavior, and introduce a variety of learning tools to teach and support the FLIP IT way.

Certified FLIP IT trainer Lorri Hope teaches this virtual class.

Class Details:

Date: Session 1: Tuesday, September 9

Session 2: Thursday, September 11

Time: 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Location: VIRTUAL via ZOOM
Cost: $40.00
Credits: 4 STARS hours
Language: English with Spanish Interpretation

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today by clicking the PD Ticket now!
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Enhancing Family Partnerships
2025-09-12 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Camas Early Learning Center, 1821 N LECLERC, Cusick, WA, 99119, United States
Enhancing Family Partnerships: “Parent involvement in education is crucial. No matter their income or background, students with involved parents are more likely to have higher grades and test scores, attend school regularly, have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school.”
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in education. 2006. Research Review and Resources. Retrieved from www.ncpie.org/WhatsHappening/researchJanuary2006.cfm.
The research is clear; parent involvement is critical to children’s educational success. Explore strategies for managing difficult conversations, understanding cultural and societal influences that affect families and how to support them, as well as improved overall communication and relationship building. Participants will engage in group activities, small and large group discussion and gain valuable resources to increase parent engagement, foster stronger relationships and enhance partnerships for the benefit of children in their care.
Class Details:

Date: Friday, September 12th
Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: CAMAS – 1821 Leclerc Rd N Cusick, WA 99119
Instructor: Sandra Galligher & Katie Salisbury
Cost: $30.00
Credits: 3 STARS hours
Language: English

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Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers
2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers: In this interactive and practical workshop, child care providers will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm, positive connections with young children. By understanding the root causes of frustration and distress, participants will gain tools to prevent conflicts before they arise, as well as techniques to safely manage and de-escalate situations when they do occur.
This course will cover key concepts, including emotional regulation, active listening, nonverbal communication, and the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with children. Providers will also learn how to recognize early signs of distress, create a calm and supportive environment, and employ strategies that help children regain emotional balance. At the end of this course, participants will feel confident in their ability to support children through difficult situations with empathy and compassion, while also supporting the child to develop their emotional regulation skills. This class is designed for professionals who work with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
Class Details: Two-session class! Must attend both classes

Date: Session 1: Tuesday, September 23

Session 2: Thursday, September 25

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: VIRTUAL via ZOOM
Instructor: Leah Zickler
Cost: $30.00
Credits: 3 STARS hours
Language: English

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Best Practices Series
2025-10-01 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Best Practices Series

Session 1 – Introduction to Best Practices: Interactions: This session will introduce best practices for teachers interacting with children individually, in groups, and among their peers. We will look at interactions that promote self-regulation and provide proactive tips to use every day. We will discuss interacting with children outside, both verbally and playing alongside them, and we will come away with ideas on how to get the most out of gross motor time.
Session 2 – Introduction to Best Practices: Routines and Transitions: In this session, participants will identify and apply knowledge of best practices around routines and transitions. Transitioning from one activity to another can be challenging for children and adults, while routine activities can seem drab or boring. Engaging children in meaningful interactions can enhance children’s learning, decrease challenging behaviors, and improve the productivity of early learning settings. Come and explore how you can engage in powerful interactions during routines and transitions.
Session 3 – Introduction to Best Practices: Learning Activities: This session will introduce best practices for maximizing children’s use of blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, music, and art materials. Come explore what research says about how children learn, what adults can do to prepare these specific play areas, and how adult-child interactions can complement children’s learning without interrupting it.
Session 4 – Introduction to Best Practices: Math and Science: This session will introduce best practices for engaging math and science learning in early childhood settings. Participants will explore what the research says about early math and science experiences, and how enriching materials and quality adult-child interactions can support math and science development throughout the day. This can ensure that children will gain the foundational skills and dispositions that will support their future success.
Session 5 – Introduction to Best Practices: Languages and Literacy: This session will introduce best practices for engaging in rich interactions to promote language and literacy development. We will explore what research says about how children learn, what adults can do to prepare the environment for success, and how adult-child interactions can complement children’s learning without interrupting it.

Class Details

Date: Session 1: Wednesday, October 1st

Session 2: Tuesday, October 14th
Session 3: Wednesday, October 22nd
Session 4: Wednesday, November 5th
Session 5: Tuesday, November 18th

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm per session
Location: VIRTUAL via ZOOM
Cost: $20 per session or $100 for whole series
Credits: 12 STARS hours for full series, 2-2.5 STARS hours for single session

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FULL SESSION TO GET STARS CREDIT

Make up sessions are not offered, *Partial Credit is NOT available

Language: English

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Abriendo Puertas: Serie de Talleres Gratuitas
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A través de esta experiencia de aprendizaje introductoria, los profesionales de la educación infantil, padres y cuidadores aprenderán juntos:

Sesión 1: Introducción del plan de estudios, metas y objetivos. Se presenta a los padres los conceptos de ser los primeros maestros de sus hijos y el hogar como la primera escuela. También se habla sobre la importancia de la participación de los padres en la educación de sus hijos y el liderazgo parental.
Sesiones 2 y 3: Se enfocan en cómo los padres asumen el papel de líderes en el hogar mediante la práctica de valores familiares, el establecimiento de una buena comunicación, el uso de una disciplina positiva, la fijación de metas y la elaboración de un plan de acción familiar.
Sesión 4: Los padres explorarán cómo se desarrolla el lenguaje de sus hijos. También se hablará sobre el papel fundamental de los padres en el desarrollo del lenguaje de sus hijos y las ventajas del bilingüismo.
Sesión 5: Los padres tomarán conciencia de la importancia de leerles a sus hijos desde una edad temprana.
Sesión 6: Los padres aprenderán la importancia de una nutrición equilibrada y el ejercicio. Descubrirán cómo promover hábitos saludables en el hogar y conocerán programas de salud disponibles en su comunidad local.
Sesión 7: Los padres explorarán maneras de cuidar su propio bienestar mental y emocional, así como el bienestar de sus hijos.
Sesión 8: Los padres entenderán que elegir un programa de cuidado infantil o de educación temprana es una decisión importante en la vida de sus hijos. Aprenderán no solo cómo elegir un preescolar de calidad en su comunidad, sino también cómo comunicarse con proveedores de cuidado infantil o maestros de educación temprana.
Sesión 9: Los padres hablarán sobre sus derechos y responsabilidades dentro del sistema de educación pública y el proceso para cambiar políticas. Además, analizarán habilidades de liderazgo y abogacía para resolver problemas y enfrentar desafíos en diversos entornos comunitarios.
Sesión 10: Una celebración muy especial donde los padres darán testimonio sobre los cambios positivos que están realizando en sus hogares, escuelas y comunidad. Abriendo Puertas honrará a cada participante con un certificado por su participación, reconociendo su compromiso de liderar y abogar en nombre de sus hijos.

Detalles de la Clase:

Fechas:

Sesión 1: Martes, 14 de octubre
Sesión 2: Martes, 21 de octubre
Sesión 3: Martes, 28 de octubre
Sesión 4: Martes, 4 de noviembre
Sesión 5: Martes, 18 de noviembre
Sesión 6: Martes, 25 de noviembre
Sesión 7: Martes, 2 de diciembre
Sesión 8: Martes, 9 de diciembre
Sesión 9: Martes, 16 de diciembre
Sesión 10: Martes, 17 de diciembre
¡ATENCIÓN: NO HABRÁ CLASE EL 11 DE NOVIEMBRE DEBIDO AL FERIADO DEL DÍA DE LOS VETERANOS!

Hora: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ubicación: VIRTUAL a través de ZOOM
Costo: Gratis
Créditos: 20 horas STARS

Profesionales de la Educación Infantil: DEBEN ASISTIR A TODAS LAS SESIONES PARA RECIBIR CRÉDITO STARS; no se ofrece crédito parcial.
Padres: Son bienvenidos a asistir a cualquiera de estas sesiones durante el tiempo que se ofrezca esta serie.

Idioma: Español

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